The IRS does not process returns in first in first out batches. They are processed individually and at different times. The IRS just started processing tax returns today. It can take anywhere from a few days to 3 weeks to update. Until the IRS starts processing it on their own, you may not find record of it or the website may say that you have put in incorrect information when tracking your federal refund. As your return moves through the system, the status of it will be updated accordingly.
Additionally, taxpayers who claim the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit may experience a refund hold. WMR on IRS.gov and the IRS2Go appwill be updated with projected deposit dates for most early EITC/ACTC refund filers by February 22. So EITC /ACTC filers will not see an update to their refund status for several days after Feb. 15.
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/refund-timing?fbclid=IwAR0LmAq-xrqka_ssixVAVBcGY_2oCik1-D-gnaqrPVuGB...
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